Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?

everything in life that can be bought is judged by what it provides relative to its cost... it is just that some judge this aspect more than others

schiit audio makes a lot of gear, some very inexpensive, some more expensive, all are well engineered and thought through - that said, it is a high volume outfit so you are not going to get super careful high end individualized care and service, but it is a pretty well run company that is by and large responsive to its customers

like all companies that make a lot of items, some items are better than others, from performance, value, market success perspectives - i would say its lower cost items are better, relatively speaking, as there is a degree of quality and assurance that is better than no name cheapo lowest-common-denominator stuff off ebay or alibaba... moving up in price there are more quality alternatives from other makers

it is what it is

I have been very satisfied with my Schiit gear, Gumby and Freya +, though admittedly I have not done any DAC comparisons. The Freya + was a significant upgrade to my NAD integrated's preamp.

Had to return the first Freya for an unknown problem in one channel. Customer service was professional and timely. Same with my Gungnir MB upgrade and queries on delayed orders. As with any support organization mutual respect goes a long way towards good service.

Overall I would say they offer a very high value product line.

Dies anyone have any experience with their two newer pieces of “Schiit”, the equalizers? I was thinking of trying one to help sort out a mid bass hump I have in my living room before I start putting any sound absorption devices in that my wife wouldn’t probably think too highly of. 

I still have an original BiFrost in my second system. Worth every penny I spent at the time.

I have owned their Mjolnir Headphone Amp and the Bifrost 2.  Both were excellent for their price and perhaps "punched above their weight".  They don't try to play in the stratosphere of the hobby.  They have carved out a niche and have some clever marketing behind them.  You could certainly get a lot less for your money.  Kudos to them.